Josie Kunoth Petyarre b. 1959

Also known as Josie Pitjara
  • Artist (Textile Artist / Fashion Designer),
  • Artist (Sculptor),
  • Artist (Carver),
  • Artist (Painter)
Josie was initially a batik artist contributing in 1897 to the Utopia batik project and book. She commenced painting in acrylics after 1988, producing paintings based on womens ceremonies. After 2006, she commenced working collaboratively with her husband, Dinni Kemarre, to produce wildly painted wooden sculptures of quirky, contemporary objects.
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Related recognitions
  • Joint Finalist - Xstrata Coal Emerging Indigenous Art Award (received)
  • 56th Blake Prize for Religious Art (received)
  • Joint Finalist - Xstrata Coal Emerging Indigenous Art Award (received)
  • 56th Blake Prize for Religious Art (received)